Etymology of the English word gumma
the English word
gummaderived from the Latin word
gummaderived from the Latin word
gummi (gum, vicid secretion from trees)
derived from the Greek word
kommi, κόμμι
derived from the Egyptian word
kemaiderived from the Egyptian word
ḳmj-tderived from the Modern word
Latinderived from the Greek word
gloutos, γλουτός (rump)
derived from the Greek word
kommi, κόμμι
derived from the Egyptian word
kemaiderived from the Egyptian word
ḳmj-tDate
The earliest known usage of gumma in English dates from the 18th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
